Great Witley CofE Primary School
89%
Capacity
187
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Great Witley CofE Primary School
Great Witley CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Malvern Hills community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 187 pupils on roll and is well-filled (89% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Great Witley CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kate Ramsey, it falls under Worcestershire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8848th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 25th out of 34 in Malvern Hills.
Great Witley CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 53 applications for 30 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 34 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Great Witley CofE Primary School include Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Dance, Rounders, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Eco Club, Chess, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Malvern Hills, Great Witley CofE Primary School is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Worcester Road, Worcester, Malvern Hills, WR6 6HR |
| Headteacher | Kate Ramsey |
| Local Authority | Worcestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 187 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.6% |
| School Capacity | 187 / 210 (89% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (15 May 2024): School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
Source: Ofsted, 3 Jul 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (57%)
8848th of 13,686
Nationally
892nd of 1,378
In West Midlands
25th of 34
In Malvern Hills
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
57%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
68%
'23/24
57%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
53
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
34 families put this school as their 1st choice (64% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Worcester Road, Worcester
Malvern Hills, WR6 6HR
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Opening Hours
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